Installing A Tape Drive; Unlocking The Drive - Dell EMC ML3 User Manual

Figure 61. Installing a tape drive
4. Verify the drive operation.
Removing a tape drive
v Ensure that all host activity, including library operations are stopped to the drive being removed.
v Ensure that the tape cartridge is removed from the tape drive. Use the Management GUI to move the
cartridge to a storage slot or I/O station.
v Remove the FC or SAS cables from the tape drive.
v Loosen the blue captive thumbscrews ( 1 in Figure 62) on the tape drive. Press the lock lever ( 2
Figure 62) to the right and pull straight back on the tape drive handle while the bottom of the drive is
supported to remove it from the unit.
Figure 62. Unlocking the drive
Attention: Support the bottom of the tape drive when it is removed to avoid damaging any of the
internal connections.
v Reset the list of known drives and modules. See "Locating Management functions" on page 63.
v Confirm that the drive is logically removed by checking the Operator Panel or Management GUI.
v If there is no replacement drive, install the drive bay cover.
v If you are replacing the drive, see "Adding a tape drive" on page 106.
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